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QuinnQuinn
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Dec 19, 2024
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No characters appear in the "Type here to search" box, lower left

I disabled Keyscrambler but nothing shows when I type. Text entry in other apps is ok.

May be related but Windows isn't updating after rebooting: "2024-12 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB50486562)" so it still shows as pending.

Thanks for any ideas.

Windows 10, Version 22H2

  • If the "Type here to search" box isn't working:

    1. Restart Windows Search in services.msc.
    2. Rebuild the search index via Settings > Search > Advanced Search Indexer Settings.
    3. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter in Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
    4. Download and manually install update KB50486562 from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
    5. Restart Explorer.exe in Task Manager.

    This should fix the issue! Let me know if you need help.

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  • SamuelSamson's avatar
    SamuelSamson
    Bronze Contributor

    If the "Type here to search" box isn't working:

    1. Restart Windows Search in services.msc.
    2. Rebuild the search index via Settings > Search > Advanced Search Indexer Settings.
    3. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter in Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
    4. Download and manually install update KB50486562 from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
    5. Restart Explorer.exe in Task Manager.

    This should fix the issue! Let me know if you need help.